Barney Ross KC

Mr Ross is among 16 new King’s Counsel appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.

The rank of King’s Counsel is generally reserved for those who have distinguished themselves in practice in the Supreme Courts.

Mr Ross specialises in reparation, regulatory and criminal law. In his civil practice, he acts for both pursuers and defenders in fatal and catastrophic injury actions in the Court of Session, including brain and spinal injury claims. He has particular expertise in the specialist areas of clinical negligence, industrial disease and historical child abuse. Mr Ross is instructed in public inquiries, fatal accident inquiries and for the defence in criminal prosecutions relating to health and safety, environmental, maritime, and other regulatory offences

Compass practice manager Gavin Herd said: “We are delighted for Barney on his appointment, it is well deserved. Barney has built a great practice across our core areas of reparation, regulatory crime and inquiries and has a fantastic reputation. 

“We are sure this will continue into his career as senior counsel and we wish him all the best.”